Guanacaste - Costa Rica - Inshore fly fishing help

[scoutm]

Will be going to Costa Rica with family and friends to celebrate my wife's 50th birthday and am hoping get a couple of days of fishing in. Has anyone done any inshore fly fishing in the Guanacaste/Gulf of Papaguyo region?

Google has not provided much in the way of inshore information - most of it is deep see bill fishing info. I'd really like to know about the inshore fishing opportunities - particularly rooster fish.

Anyone have experience in this region? Any outfitters to recommend?

Thanks.

 

[mcnerney]

I have no idea where in Costa Rica these guys are located, but the fishing sure looks awesome:

[ame]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UJstrUixGGs[/ame]

Here is the outfitter: Solid Adventures | Jungle Tarpon, Costa Rica

 

[scoutm]

I have no idea where in Costa Rica these guys are located, but the fishing sure looks awesome:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UJstrUixGGs

Here is the outfitter: Solid Adventures | Jungle Tarpon, Costa Rica

I tried my best to get the wife to agree to the gulf side of the country but she found a VRBO on the Pacific side so no Jungle Tarpon. The main attraction on the pacific are bill fish. All the outfitters I've found will take you out fly fishing but non of them specialize in it. I would really like to target rooster fish but the outfitters primarily bait fish for them in deeper water.

 

[chechem]

Generally, Pacific side is bill fishing (as said), but plenty of fish there if you can find a guide.

Caribbean side: crocs, bull sharks, and sea turtles. Nice place to see, but not for wade fishing.

Enjoy!

 

[mcnerney]

How about this place, it looks like they fish for roosterfish, not sure if they fly fish or not:

Crocodile Bay Resort Costa Rica Fishing Reports - Crocodile Bay Resort

 

[scoutm]

How about this place, it looks like they fish for roosterfish, not sure if they fly fish or not:

Crocodile Bay Resort Costa Rica Fishing Reports - Crocodile Bay Resort

Thanks Larry. They are in the southern end of the country we will be staying in the northern end of the country. I will give them a call and see if they can recommend someone.

 

[jgentile]

Quick Google search revealed this:

Guanacaste Fly Fishing Charters - Fly Fishing Boats from Riu Guanacaste Hotel

Dorado and Roosters on the fly? Since I found the site, can I tag along?

 

[scoutm]

Quick Google search revealed this:

Guanacaste Fly Fishing Charters - Fly Fishing Boats from Riu Guanacaste Hotel

Dorado and Roosters on the fly? Since I found the site, can I tag along?

Thanks.

Spoke to someone there a few days ago and although their site show fly fishing they really couldn't answer any specific questions...didn't leave me with much confidence so I asked if I could speak with a captain but they haven't called me back. Hope they do.

 

[brokeoff]

A few important things before you go:

First, there are definitely crocs on the pacific side. I used to surf on both sides of the river mouth in Tamarindo Guanacaste. I would just paddle across. Everyone always said the crocs never bother people. I just figured they were little caimen. One day I was walked the river bank and saw a 10 ft plus croc. Didn't ever make the paddle again. Since then several surfers have been attacked there. A few have died further south. I wouldn't let it stop you from exploring, just keep your eyes peeled.

Second, that video is from the Cano Negro which is in the next state over from Guanacaste. I think it would be a half day drive depending on where you are in Guanacaste.

Costa Rica is awesome. There is good snook fishing in all the river mouths on the Pacific.

Jealous.

 

[scoutm]

A few important things before you go:

First, there are definitely crocs on the pacific side. I used to surf on both sides of the river mouth in Tamarindo Guanacaste. I would just paddle across. Everyone always said the crocs never bother people. I just figured they were little caimen. One day I was walked the river bank and saw a 10 ft plus croc. Didn't ever make the paddle again. Since then several surfers have been attacked there. A few have died further south. I wouldn't let it stop you from exploring, just keep your eyes peeled.

Second, that video is from the Cano Negro which is in the next state over from Guanacaste. I think it would be a half day drive depending on where you are in Guanacaste.

Costa Rica is awesome. There is good snook fishing in all the river mouths on the Pacific.

Jealous.

thanks!! you know any good outfitters i should talk to.

 

[brokeoff]

Which town are you staying in? I have only chartered the cheapest guy in Tamarindo. We picked up a little rooster fish trolling.

During my research it looked like Rhino Charger was the best. Other people on the trip were on a budget and it wasn't sailfish season so we didn't splurge.

When are you going? I know Guanacaste does have a good rooster fish season.

 

[scoutm]

Which town are you staying in? I have only chartered the cheapest guy in Tamarindo. We picked up a little rooster fish trolling.

During my research it looked like Rhino Charger was the best. Other people on the trip were on a budget and it wasn't sailfish season so we didn't splurge.

When are you going? I know Guanacaste does have a good rooster fish season.

we will be in playa hermosa. we leave in 10 days.

 

[brokeoff]

I can't personally vouch for these guys but I would check them out.

http://www.northpacifictours.com/fly-fishing/

And this:

https://www.anywherecostarica.com/maps/fishing